Episode 3 of Ippon Again had fans crushing over the advisor. More importantly, viewers like her as she seems cool. She also holds no status of being a professional and genuinely seems to care for the students. Michi was also praised for showing compassion towards the students. She was also knowledgeable about how her friends worked. Ippon Again Episode 4 will continue to see how Sanae will know how to continue giving Michi the right push. The episode will also see how Towa proceeds to overcome her communication disorder. So, without any further spoilers, here are all the details for the next episode.
It seems that Anna is slowly creeping into the viewers’ hearts. Moreover, it was quite evident that Gondo is disliked by both the faculty members and the students. Fans are also hoping to see Erika and Towa face off against each other. Despite many of the viewers not being into judo, Ippon Again has still managed to win their hearts. So, keep reading to find out more.
Ippon Again Episode 4: What Will Happen Next?
Episode four will be “With the Three of Us, We’ll be Fine.” The upcoming episode will see how Shino-sensei continues to be a fan favorite. As a judo teacher, she is going to become a great character later on in the show. Moreover, the previous episode ends with a fifth friend in the closing credits. The new episode will reveal who the new friend is. It will also uncover whether she is a kendo group member who happens to be friends with Anna.
Moreover, a face-off will finally occur between Erika and Towa. Ippon Again Episode 4 will also see how Towa continues to work on her communication disorder and overcomes it. Her character development in the previous episode was a major highlight. The upcoming tournament will also be the main focus of the next episode. It is most likely that the girls will lose against their rival group. However, they can trust Towa to lay their arrogance flat.
Previous Episode Recap!
Episode 3 of Ippon Again was titled “She Changes The Mood Entirely.” The episode started with Gondo-sensei being very strict with the girls and taking away their phones. He was doubtful about the discipline of the school. Nagumo also turns against her friends by jogging faster than them. According to her, the kendo club is not as weak as the judo club. Shino-sensei also intervenes with Gondo-sensei scolding the students. The students soon become fascinated by her.
Later, Towa and her friends gather at a cafe where they bump into Towa’s senior, Erika. However, Michi is unable to read the room and mistakes Erika’s snarky comments as compliments. Later, Towa and Nagumo share a sweet moment on the train.
Ippon Again Episode 4: Release Date
Ippon Again Episode 4 will release on January 30, 2023. It will release on Japanese channels like AT-X, Tokyo MX, TV Tokyo, KBS Kyoto, and TVA. International viewers can stream the episode on HIDIVE. Until then, keep reading The Anime Daily for more.